ERIC Number: EJ767204
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 20
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Factors Impacting Sense of Belonging at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Maestas, Ricardo; Vaquera, Gloria S.; Zehr, Linda Munoz
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v6 n3 p237-256 2007
This study examines factors that impact students' sense of belonging at a Hispanic-serving institution. Findings indicate that various variables measuring academic and social integration as well as experiences with and perceptions of diversity have a positive impact on sense of belonging. Implications support the idea that campus diversity may improve sense of belonging and ultimately improve retention of all students. Implications and recommendations are discussed. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Hispanic Americans, College Students, Social Integration, Student Diversity, Educational Environment, Student Adjustment, Cultural Differences, Student Participation, Student Characteristics, Minority Groups, Socialization, Grade Point Average, Parent Influence, Educational Attainment, Gender Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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